Raj, MP sarpanches 'broker' kids into begging in Guj; keep 20% of their earnings
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch busted an interstate child trafficking racket in which village sarpanches in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh acted as middlemen and procured children for begging in Gujarat. The sarpanches allegedly helped syndicates identify poor families for money. They kept much of the payment and also "pocketed 20% of the children's daily earnings" a senior crime branch officer said.
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The Ahmedabad Crime Branch busted an interstate child trafficking racket in which village sarpanches in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh acted as middlemen and procured children for begging in Gujarat. The sarpanches allegedly helped syndicates identify poor families for money. They kept much of the payment and also "pocketed 20% of the children's daily earnings" a senior crime branch officer said.
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Swift invites ex-boyfriend Harry Styles to her wedding with Kelce
Singer Taylor Swift has reportedly invited her ex-boyfriend Harry Styles to her wedding with Travis Kelce. However, the report added that Styles is unlikely to attend as he is touring London. Swift and Styles dated in 2013 before splitting after a holiday in the British Virgin Islands. Several songs on '1989' are believed to reference their relationship.
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10:21 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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Singer Taylor Swift has reportedly invited her ex-boyfriend Harry Styles to her wedding with Travis Kelce. However, the report added that Styles is unlikely to attend as he is touring London. Swift and Styles dated in 2013 before splitting after a holiday in the British Virgin Islands. Several songs on '1989' are believed to reference their relationship.
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10:21 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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Amarnath Yatra begins, 57-day pilgrimage to conclude on August 28
The annual Amarnath Yatra began early on Friday, with first batches of pilgrims leaving the twin base camps of Baltal and Nunwan for the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine. The 57-day yatra will continue till August 28, with security arrangements in place for its smooth conduct. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha had flagged off the first batch of over 4,809 pilgrims on Thursday.
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10:16 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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The annual Amarnath Yatra began early on Friday, with first batches of pilgrims leaving the twin base camps of Baltal and Nunwan for the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine. The 57-day yatra will continue till August 28, with security arrangements in place for its smooth conduct. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha had flagged off the first batch of over 4,809 pilgrims on Thursday.
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RBI says cryptocurrencies should not be legalised in India: Report
The Reserve Bank of India told a parliamentary panel that cryptocurrencies pose risks to an emerging economy like India and should not be legalised, according to PTI. The central bank noted that countries including China and Qatar have banned such assets, while Europe follows strict regulations. It also warned they could be used for terror financing and drug smuggling.
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10:44 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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The Reserve Bank of India told a parliamentary panel that cryptocurrencies pose risks to an emerging economy like India and should not be legalised, according to PTI. The central bank noted that countries including China and Qatar have banned such assets, while Europe follows strict regulations. It also warned they could be used for terror financing and drug smuggling.
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Over 15 vehicles crash within minutes on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway due to massive pothole
More than 15 vehicles crashed on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar after a huge pothole caused tyre bursts within 10-12 minutes. The incident took place on a flyover near Mahalakshmi Temple in Dahanu on the Gujarat-to-Mumbai carriageway. This comes amid monsoon rains.
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10:33 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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More than 15 vehicles crashed on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar after a huge pothole caused tyre bursts within 10-12 minutes. The incident took place on a flyover near Mahalakshmi Temple in Dahanu on the Gujarat-to-Mumbai carriageway. This comes amid monsoon rains.
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10:33 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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Airline staffer secretly records Dhoni & family at Mumbai airport
A video showing MS Dhoni and his family being secretly recorded by an airline staff member while boarding a flight at Mumbai Airport has sparked widespread criticism on social media. The clip, which has gone viral, shows Dhoni, wife Sakshi Dhoni and daughter Ziva Dhoni walking towards the aircraft as an employee discreetly films them.
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10:23 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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A video showing MS Dhoni and his family being secretly recorded by an airline staff member while boarding a flight at Mumbai Airport has sparked widespread criticism on social media. The clip, which has gone viral, shows Dhoni, wife Sakshi Dhoni and daughter Ziva Dhoni walking towards the aircraft as an employee discreetly films them.
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B'luru Police makes 1st arrest in Capgemini daycare toddler abuse case
The Bengaluru Police have made the first arrest into the abuse of toddlers at a daycare facility inside Capgemini campus. The arrested woman, Vijayalaxmi, was employed at daycare centre and has been identified as the same person seen in a video that triggered public outrage. The videos of abuse have surfaced online. A case was filed against five women caregivers.
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10:57 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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The Bengaluru Police have made the first arrest into the abuse of toddlers at a daycare facility inside Capgemini campus. The arrested woman, Vijayalaxmi, was employed at daycare centre and has been identified as the same person seen in a video that triggered public outrage. The videos of abuse have surfaced online. A case was filed against five women caregivers.
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75 Delhi monuments up for adoption under state govt's new schemes
Delhi monuments, including Mirza Ghalib's Haveli, Malcha Mahal and Dara Shikoh Library Building, are open for adoption under the state government's new heritage schemes under the 'Our Monuments, Our Pride' campaign. Private institutions will be allowed to adopt monuments and receive financial assistance of up to βΉ2 crore for their restoration. The ownership of any monument will not be transferred.
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10:46 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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Delhi monuments, including Mirza Ghalib's Haveli, Malcha Mahal and Dara Shikoh Library Building, are open for adoption under the state government's new heritage schemes under the 'Our Monuments, Our Pride' campaign. Private institutions will be allowed to adopt monuments and receive financial assistance of up to βΉ2 crore for their restoration. The ownership of any monument will not be transferred.
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World Bank upgrades Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Philippines to 'upper-middle-income category'
World Bank has upgraded Sri Lanka, Vietnam and the Philippines to the upper-middle-income status. The Bank classifies countries into four income groups: high income (βΉ13,28,144 and above), upper middle (βΉ4,28,378ββΉ13,28,144), lower middle (βΉ1,08,272ββΉ4,28,377) and low income (βΉ1,08,176 or less). Rankings are based on total income earned by a country's people and businesses, divided by population.
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10:45 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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World Bank has upgraded Sri Lanka, Vietnam and the Philippines to the upper-middle-income status. The Bank classifies countries into four income groups: high income (βΉ13,28,144 and above), upper middle (βΉ4,28,378ββΉ13,28,144), lower middle (βΉ1,08,272ββΉ4,28,377) and low income (βΉ1,08,176 or less). Rankings are based on total income earned by a country's people and businesses, divided by population.
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Ivan Perisic becomes Croatia's all-time top scorer in FIFA WC history
Croatian footballer Ivan Perisic scored in 53rd minute against Portugal in Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup 2026, becoming Croatia's all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history. It was Perisic's seventh World Cup goal, taking him past Davor Suker's record of six goals. Perisic has scored in the 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 editions of the tournament.
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11:13 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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Croatian footballer Ivan Perisic scored in 53rd minute against Portugal in Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup 2026, becoming Croatia's all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history. It was Perisic's seventh World Cup goal, taking him past Davor Suker's record of six goals. Perisic has scored in the 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 editions of the tournament.
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11:13 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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Mother accuses district officer-daughter of forging sign to grab land, FIR filed
Munesh Rani has accused her daughter Seema Choudhary, the District Supply Officer (DSO) of UP's Hapur, of forging her signature on property documents to grab and sell her land. She also alleged that Seema used a bank account in her name to park her alleged "black money". Saharanpur Police have registered an FIR against Seema and four other co-accused.
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11:11 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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Munesh Rani has accused her daughter Seema Choudhary, the District Supply Officer (DSO) of UP's Hapur, of forging her signature on property documents to grab and sell her land. She also alleged that Seema used a bank account in her name to park her alleged "black money". Saharanpur Police have registered an FIR against Seema and four other co-accused.
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Swift, Kelce donate βΉ247 crore to 20 charities ahead of wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly donated $26 million (βΉ247.63 crore) to at least 20 charities. The beneficiaries include nine food banks, an animal welfare organisation, seven educational programmes, and three children's hospitals, the report said. The couple is set to tie the knot at Madison Square Garden on July 3.
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11:10 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly donated $26 million (βΉ247.63 crore) to at least 20 charities. The beneficiaries include nine food banks, an animal welfare organisation, seven educational programmes, and three children's hospitals, the report said. The couple is set to tie the knot at Madison Square Garden on July 3.
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Air India cuts fuel surcharge, list shows which flights may get cheaper
Air India has decided to reduce the fuel surcharge on select international routes as oil prices have begun falling, multiple reports claimed. It has reduced the surcharge by $80 each to $200 for North America and Australia routes, and to $125 for European routes. The airline had announced a distance-based fuel surcharge for both domestic and international flights in April.
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11:03 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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Air India has decided to reduce the fuel surcharge on select international routes as oil prices have begun falling, multiple reports claimed. It has reduced the surcharge by $80 each to $200 for North America and Australia routes, and to $125 for European routes. The airline had announced a distance-based fuel surcharge for both domestic and international flights in April.
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17-year-old girl electrocuted in waterlogged Thane lane, FIR filed against Torrent Power
A 17-year-old girl died after suffering an electric shock in a waterlogged area outside her residential building in Maharashtra's Thane amid heavy rain. Police registered an FIR against Torrent Power officials for alleged negligence. Her father claimed residents had reported voltage fluctuation issues on June 15 but no action was taken by the company.
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11:02 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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A 17-year-old girl died after suffering an electric shock in a waterlogged area outside her residential building in Maharashtra's Thane amid heavy rain. Police registered an FIR against Torrent Power officials for alleged negligence. Her father claimed residents had reported voltage fluctuation issues on June 15 but no action was taken by the company.
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11:02 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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Delhi doctors to hold 1-day strike over better wages, govt to mark them 'absent'
The Delhi government's Delhi State Health Mission (DSHM) said that the staff participating in the pre-announced strike on July 3 "shall be marked 'Absent'" and that no leave of any kind will be sanctioned/regularised. The doctors' association will hold a one-day protest over better salaries and other service benefits. DSHM asked them to ensure that health services aren't hampered.
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11:26 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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The Delhi government's Delhi State Health Mission (DSHM) said that the staff participating in the pre-announced strike on July 3 "shall be marked 'Absent'" and that no leave of any kind will be sanctioned/regularised. The doctors' association will hold a one-day protest over better salaries and other service benefits. DSHM asked them to ensure that health services aren't hampered.
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Tibetan man protesting China's occupation sets self on fire at UN HQ in NYC, dies
A Tibetan man set himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York. He "self-immolated after a live appeal for Tibetan independence" and "was enraged by China's restrictions on his countrymen", according to a report. This comes a day after China enforced its new "ethnic unity" law to create a "shared" national identity among its 55 ethnic minority groups.
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11:22 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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A Tibetan man set himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York. He "self-immolated after a live appeal for Tibetan independence" and "was enraged by China's restrictions on his countrymen", according to a report. This comes a day after China enforced its new "ethnic unity" law to create a "shared" national identity among its 55 ethnic minority groups.
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11:22 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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WHO declares end to cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius over after the final contact of a person exposed to the virus completed quarantine and tested negative. More than 650 contacts were identified and monitored by health authorities across 33 countries and territories, WHO said. Spread by rodents, hantavirus has no vaccine or specific treatment.
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11:20 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius over after the final contact of a person exposed to the virus completed quarantine and tested negative. More than 650 contacts were identified and monitored by health authorities across 33 countries and territories, WHO said. Spread by rodents, hantavirus has no vaccine or specific treatment.
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After CPEC, China proposes new economic corridor linking Myanmar & Bangladesh
China has proposed a new economic corridor linking China, Myanmar and Bangladesh after the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The proposal was discussed during Bangladeshi PM Tarique Rahman's visit to Beijing. If completed, the corridor could expand China's strategic presence in the Bay of Bengal. Notably, India has opposed the CPEC construction as it is being laid through PoK.
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11:43 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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China has proposed a new economic corridor linking China, Myanmar and Bangladesh after the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The proposal was discussed during Bangladeshi PM Tarique Rahman's visit to Beijing. If completed, the corridor could expand China's strategic presence in the Bay of Bengal. Notably, India has opposed the CPEC construction as it is being laid through PoK.
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VAR takes joy out of football: Croatia head coach after equaliser denied vs Portugal
Croatia head coach Zlatko DaliΔ said VAR takes the joy out of football after JoΕ‘ko Gvardiol's stoppage-time equaliser in the 102nd minute against Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was ruled out for offside. DaliΔ said Croatia should have been awarded more free kicks, adding, "It was very bad refereeing." "VAR...kills the emotions," he stated. Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1.
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11:36 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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Croatia head coach Zlatko DaliΔ said VAR takes the joy out of football after JoΕ‘ko Gvardiol's stoppage-time equaliser in the 102nd minute against Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was ruled out for offside. DaliΔ said Croatia should have been awarded more free kicks, adding, "It was very bad refereeing." "VAR...kills the emotions," he stated. Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1.
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Raids at T'gana DSP's premises, gold & villas worth βΉ200 cr found
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Telangana conducted searches at 16 locations linked to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sankireddy Bheem Reddy. During the searches, the investigators allegedly discovered luxury villas, 50 acres land, gold, 20 kg silver and cash, worth βΉ200 crore. Reddy has been arrested for amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
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11:33 am Friday, 03 July 2026
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Telangana conducted searches at 16 locations linked to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sankireddy Bheem Reddy. During the searches, the investigators allegedly discovered luxury villas, 50 acres land, gold, 20 kg silver and cash, worth βΉ200 crore. Reddy has been arrested for amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
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